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Story Time Theme: Library Love
In retrospect, this would have made a great story time at the very beginning of the story time session, with a book on library manners and all the fun things to do at the library! But the kids still had a lot of fun with the theme (and hopefully they…
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The Story of Fish & Snail
The Story of Fish & Snail written and illustrated by Deborah Freedman is a beautifully told story about friendship in a new and unique way. “Every day, Snail waits for Fish to come home with a new story.” But one day, Fish wants to be able show timid Snail a…
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The Truth of Me
I have loved Patricia MacLachlan’s writing since I read Sarah, Plain and Tall. I couldn’t have been very old when I read it, but I remember it so clearly. The Truth of Me is MacLachlan’s newest book and still her voice and writing is as strong as ever. She is…
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7 Reasons to Rediscover Your Public Library
There are a number of reasons to visit the public library in your neighborhood, but Money Talks reports on just seven reasons, all of which are helpful suggestions for people of all ages to visit (and support) their local libraries. Check out the article here! The article does a great…
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The Dark
I picked up The Dark by Lemony Snicket with trepidation. Lemony Snicket write unique and interesting children’s books and I was unsure of what avenue he would take with a book about being scared of the dark. As I began reading it, I started to get a little freaked out,…
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Story Time Theme: Stars
STORY TIME – Stars ASL Sign: Stars (using “g” fingers point to the sky and shift hands back and forth) Opening Traditional: Put Your Hands Up In the Air & Open Shut Them Parachute: Parachute Bop (Shakin’ the Chute) Book 1: Stars by, Mary Lyn Ray *** I loved this story! …
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Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library
I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of Chris Grabenstein’s book, Escape from Mr. Lemocello’s Library – what more could you want? A library that is also a puzzle with plenty of clues, children’s book references, and enough action to keep you turning the pages to the end! Kyle Keeley loves to…
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Enchanted Library 5.0
And so it begins (really it has already begun) but today we began set and costume design for our 5th Annual Enchanted Library program. I’ve posted about Enchanted Library last year, so check it out if you are unfamiliar with the idea. This year’s theme is Mother Goose rhymes which…
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Anything But Typical – Book Discussion
Nora Raleigh Baskin’s Anything But Typical is about Jason Blake, a 12-year-old boy diagnosed on the autism spectrum. He’s not very good in social situations and often misunderstands facial expressions, but he is also an amazing writer. He becomes friends with a girl on the Storyboard website where he posts…
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A Funny Little Bird
I found a Funny Little Bird to be full of fun, excitement, and even a good lesson on being a friend and a nice person (or bird!). The little bird in the story is almost invisible and soon becomes upset because he has no friends. But after an afternoon of…